Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUADRT602 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Audition and select performers

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUADRT602 - Audition and select performers
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to audition and select suitable performers for screen productions.It applies to individuals who work with a high degree of autonomy on relatively large-scale screen productions that require a full cast of performers. They undertake detailed analysis of scripts to develop character profiles that are used as the basis for auditions. They apply high-level analytical skills and collaborate with directors and key production personnel in the selection of suitable performers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

audition venues and equipment

screen productions for which auditions are required

script materials

performers.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for auditions
  • Clarify production requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant production personnel
  • Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials to facilitate selection of appropriate performers
  • Assess resumes of performers who may match character profiles
  • Schedule and advertise auditions at different times to maximise availability of potential performers
  • Confirm whether applicants receive audition information prior to, or at auditions
  • Arrange venue and facilities for conducting auditions and recording performers
       
Element: Audition performers
  • Establish performance criteria to be used in assessing performers at audition
  • Create an environment conducive to achieving optimum performance from those auditioning
  • Brief performers on required characterisation and scene context to assist them in their performance
  • Check performers provide relevant slate details for audition tapes, including the part they are auditioning for
  • Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and refine their performance
  • Provide feedback to performers during and after auditions
       
Element: Select performers
  • Review screen tests and notes to determine most suitable performers for production
  • 3.2 Consider performers' ability to take direction, interact with other performers and their previous work in making selections
  • Arrange additional auditions or call backs as required
  • Select performers for required roles and notify all applicants of audition outcomes
  • Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with relevant production personnel
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for auditions

1.1 Clarify production requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant production personnel

1.2 Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials to facilitate selection of appropriate performers

1.3 Assess resumes of performers who may match character profiles

1.4 Schedule and advertise auditions at different times to maximise availability of potential performers

1.5 Confirm whether applicants receive audition information prior to, or at auditions

1.6 Arrange venue and facilities for conducting auditions and recording performers

2. Audition performers

2.1 Establish performance criteria to be used in assessing performers at audition

2.2 Create an environment conducive to achieving optimum performance from those auditioning

2.3 Brief performers on required characterisation and scene context to assist them in their performance

2.4 Check performers provide relevant slate details for audition tapes, including the part they are auditioning for

2.5 Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and refine their performance

2.6 Provide feedback to performers during and after auditions

3. Select performers

3.1 Review screen tests and notes to determine most suitable performers for production

3.2 Consider performers' ability to take direction, interact with other performers and their previous work in making selections

3.3 Arrange additional auditions or call backs as required

3.4 Select performers for required roles and notify all applicants of audition outcomes

3.5 Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with relevant production personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

use scripts as the basis for compiling character profiles

manage scheduling and advertising of auditions, and distribution of information to applicants

communicate character requirements clearly to performers auditioning for roles

conduct auditions in a way that brings out the best in performers

assess and select performers based on established performance criteria

notify unsuccessful applicants and complete contractual arrangements with successful applicants.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline different ways actors approach character development

describe techniques for creating an audition environment conducive to optimum performance by performers

explain circumstances where call backs, additional auditions and screen tests would be used

identify typical problems that arise during the auditioning and selection process and briefly describe solutions.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for auditions

1.1 Clarify production requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant production personnel

1.2 Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials to facilitate selection of appropriate performers

1.3 Assess resumes of performers who may match character profiles

1.4 Schedule and advertise auditions at different times to maximise availability of potential performers

1.5 Confirm whether applicants receive audition information prior to, or at auditions

1.6 Arrange venue and facilities for conducting auditions and recording performers

2. Audition performers

2.1 Establish performance criteria to be used in assessing performers at audition

2.2 Create an environment conducive to achieving optimum performance from those auditioning

2.3 Brief performers on required characterisation and scene context to assist them in their performance

2.4 Check performers provide relevant slate details for audition tapes, including the part they are auditioning for

2.5 Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and refine their performance

2.6 Provide feedback to performers during and after auditions

3. Select performers

3.1 Review screen tests and notes to determine most suitable performers for production

3.2 Consider performers' ability to take direction, interact with other performers and their previous work in making selections

3.3 Arrange additional auditions or call backs as required

3.4 Select performers for required roles and notify all applicants of audition outcomes

3.5 Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with relevant production personnel

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify production requirements and timelines in consultation with relevant production personnel 
Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials to facilitate selection of appropriate performers 
Assess resumes of performers who may match character profiles 
Schedule and advertise auditions at different times to maximise availability of potential performers 
Confirm whether applicants receive audition information prior to, or at auditions 
Arrange venue and facilities for conducting auditions and recording performers 
Establish performance criteria to be used in assessing performers at audition 
Create an environment conducive to achieving optimum performance from those auditioning 
Brief performers on required characterisation and scene context to assist them in their performance 
Check performers provide relevant slate details for audition tapes, including the part they are auditioning for 
Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and refine their performance 
Provide feedback to performers during and after auditions 
Review screen tests and notes to determine most suitable performers for production 
3.2 Consider performers' ability to take direction, interact with other performers and their previous work in making selections 
Arrange additional auditions or call backs as required 
Select performers for required roles and notify all applicants of audition outcomes 
Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with relevant production personnel 

Forms

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